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What Causes Loss Of Appetite?
Question: Sir
I am under loss of appetite for past 20 days. I dint feel hungry. I lost my first appetite when i got fear will it be cancer on seein my bllod report wbc 11400. This fear is always there in my mind for past 1 year. I took ct 6 months back on same fear but at that time my fear was there appetite was good. Pls help me our. Pls help me.
I am under loss of appetite for past 20 days. I dint feel hungry. I lost my first appetite when i got fear will it be cancer on seein my bllod report wbc 11400. This fear is always there in my mind for past 1 year. I took ct 6 months back on same fear but at that time my fear was there appetite was good. Pls help me our. Pls help me.
Brief Answer:
CT scan is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Thanks for providing the reports AND CT images. Ct scan is normal and there is no cause for concern.
Total Leucocyte or white blood cell count of 11400 is very much normal( normal rage is between 4000 to 12000 . It again varies from laboratory to laboratory. For reference this is normal range ).
Based on your young age and normal CT Scan isolated symptom of loss of appetite is unlikely to be due to cancer.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information
1. Do you have any respiratory symptoms like prolonged cough ?
2. Do you experience nausea or vomiting or any other symptoms attributable to gastrointestinal tract
3. Are you passing stools regularly?Are you constipated?
4. Are you having any low grade or high grade recurrent fever over this period ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
CT scan is normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Sir
Thanks for providing the reports AND CT images. Ct scan is normal and there is no cause for concern.
Total Leucocyte or white blood cell count of 11400 is very much normal( normal rage is between 4000 to 12000 . It again varies from laboratory to laboratory. For reference this is normal range ).
Based on your young age and normal CT Scan isolated symptom of loss of appetite is unlikely to be due to cancer.
It would be very helpful if you could provide me with the following additional information
1. Do you have any respiratory symptoms like prolonged cough ?
2. Do you experience nausea or vomiting or any other symptoms attributable to gastrointestinal tract
3. Are you passing stools regularly?Are you constipated?
4. Are you having any low grade or high grade recurrent fever over this period ?
Awaiting your response
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Surgeon
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Sir
Thanks. I have no other symptoms little fullness of stomac alone s their. This appetite prob started when i saw my wbc reprt 11100 and i googled and it showed me bloodcancer. From that day my fear was towards blood cancer later towards stomac .
Thanks. I have no other symptoms little fullness of stomac alone s their. This appetite prob started when i saw my wbc reprt 11100 and i googled and it showed me bloodcancer. From that day my fear was towards blood cancer later towards stomac .
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Sir
For many normal individual total blood cell count could be in high normal range. Most commonest cause for elevated Wbc is infections. Cancer is unlikely in your age in view of no other complaints and CT being normal.
In fact CT was not indicated. Cause of loss of appetite is likely to be Stress and anxiety of WBC count elevated due to cancer.
Be relaxed and your appetite should improve.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
There is no cause for concern
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Sir
For many normal individual total blood cell count could be in high normal range. Most commonest cause for elevated Wbc is infections. Cancer is unlikely in your age in view of no other complaints and CT being normal.
In fact CT was not indicated. Cause of loss of appetite is likely to be Stress and anxiety of WBC count elevated due to cancer.
Be relaxed and your appetite should improve.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Brief Answer:
Stress leads to decreased appetite
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
anxiety or stress will lead to decreased appetite. Stress usually does not lead to elevated white blood cells. Going by your report your WBC count is only in the high normal range and there is no cause for concern.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Stress leads to decreased appetite
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
anxiety or stress will lead to decreased appetite. Stress usually does not lead to elevated white blood cells. Going by your report your WBC count is only in the high normal range and there is no cause for concern.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Sir
Can stomac cancer developand grow fast within 6 months and can it be a reason for low appetite. I dint feel hungry at all for past 20 days if sit on table for food i eat a little my worries are all will it be a stomac cancer .
Can stomac cancer developand grow fast within 6 months and can it be a reason for low appetite. I dint feel hungry at all for past 20 days if sit on table for food i eat a little my worries are all will it be a stomac cancer .
Brief Answer:
Not due to stomach cancer
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
It's unlikely to be due to stomach cancer
1. Rare to have stomach cancer at age of 38
2. Stomach cancer which is so rapidly growing is associated with obstructive symptoms like distension of upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting.
Isolated occurrence of loss of appetite is rare in stomach cancer
3. Ct scan is normal : had there been any lesion especially like a growth it would have been visible on ct
4. Short history of 20 days , clinician would not suspect cancer as the cause
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Not due to stomach cancer
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
It's unlikely to be due to stomach cancer
1. Rare to have stomach cancer at age of 38
2. Stomach cancer which is so rapidly growing is associated with obstructive symptoms like distension of upper abdomen, nausea and vomiting.
Isolated occurrence of loss of appetite is rare in stomach cancer
3. Ct scan is normal : had there been any lesion especially like a growth it would have been visible on ct
4. Short history of 20 days , clinician would not suspect cancer as the cause
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Sir
The ct has been taken 6 months back not now. So my fear is will have been grown within this gap what may be the other reason for low appetite .
The ct has been taken 6 months back not now. So my fear is will have been grown within this gap what may be the other reason for low appetite .
Brief Answer:
Acid peptic disease could be coexisting
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Sir
Such rapid growth in stomach cancer is rare .
The other cause for decreased appetite would be acid peptic disease.
I would suggest you the following
1. Glass of warm water : When you wake up in the morning , take a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of honey and 1/2 lemon juice. Drink it warm
2. Antacid like Pantoprozole will be helpful
3. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
4. Consume small quantity of frequent meals
5. Avoid spicy and oily food
6. Avoid tea /caffeinated beverage as they will suppress appetite
7. Do not skip meals
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Acid peptic disease could be coexisting
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear Sir
Such rapid growth in stomach cancer is rare .
The other cause for decreased appetite would be acid peptic disease.
I would suggest you the following
1. Glass of warm water : When you wake up in the morning , take a glass of lukewarm water add 2 spoons of honey and 1/2 lemon juice. Drink it warm
2. Antacid like Pantoprozole will be helpful
3. Ensure good intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
4. Consume small quantity of frequent meals
5. Avoid spicy and oily food
6. Avoid tea /caffeinated beverage as they will suppress appetite
7. Do not skip meals
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Sir
Thanks for reply. Aome noice is comming in stomac. R u sure cancer in short time not possible i am satisfied. Will fillow ur advuce tomorrow. Feel full after small amount of food. Let me try and get back
.
Thanks for reply. Aome noice is comming in stomac. R u sure cancer in short time not possible i am satisfied. Will fillow ur advuce tomorrow. Feel full after small amount of food. Let me try and get back
.
Brief Answer:
It is normal intestinal sound
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
The noise in stomach also called as Borbyrygmi sound is seen in many normal individual. Presence of Acid peptic disease could lead of early fullness and decreased appetite. It's quite unlikely to be due to cancer, especially in view of your young age,normal CT Scan and absence of any other symptoms.
Do follow the advise as previously mentioned and there should be improvement in your symptoms. If the symptoms still persist kindly get back to me, further evaluation by Gastroscopy will be required.
Do not be worried. Wishing you great Health.
Kindly get back to me with progress
Best regards
Deepak
It is normal intestinal sound
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
The noise in stomach also called as Borbyrygmi sound is seen in many normal individual. Presence of Acid peptic disease could lead of early fullness and decreased appetite. It's quite unlikely to be due to cancer, especially in view of your young age,normal CT Scan and absence of any other symptoms.
Do follow the advise as previously mentioned and there should be improvement in your symptoms. If the symptoms still persist kindly get back to me, further evaluation by Gastroscopy will be required.
Do not be worried. Wishing you great Health.
Kindly get back to me with progress
Best regards
Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Sir
Will my anxity and depressin low my appetie. I had my good food 20 days back. I dint feel hungry. If i eat i am am able to eat a little. What may be the feel fear to take scopy .
Will my anxity and depressin low my appetie. I had my good food 20 days back. I dint feel hungry. If i eat i am am able to eat a little. What may be the feel fear to take scopy .
Brief Answer:
Anxiety leads to reduced appetite
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Anxiety and depression definitely reduce the appetite and hunger . Religiously following the previously advise and removing the fear of cancer will reduce majority of your symptoms.
Gastroscopy is a day care procedure and there is nothing to worry.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Anxiety leads to reduced appetite
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Anxiety and depression definitely reduce the appetite and hunger . Religiously following the previously advise and removing the fear of cancer will reduce majority of your symptoms.
Gastroscopy is a day care procedure and there is nothing to worry.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Sir
U might have seen my ct is stomac clearly seen. What is bloating. I feel some discimfirt in mittle of left and rugt rib guage in center when i st my tummy gives more pressure is it bloating .
U might have seen my ct is stomac clearly seen. What is bloating. I feel some discimfirt in mittle of left and rugt rib guage in center when i st my tummy gives more pressure is it bloating .
Brief Answer:
Your CT scan is normal
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Bloating is sensation of fullness associated after consumption of small quantity of meals. It is like having satiety.
Your symptoms are suggestive of fullness and bloating. I have gone through your CT scan images and everything is normal. There is absolutely no cause for concern.
Do follow the advise as previously mentioned.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
Your CT scan is normal
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir
Bloating is sensation of fullness associated after consumption of small quantity of meals. It is like having satiety.
Your symptoms are suggestive of fullness and bloating. I have gone through your CT scan images and everything is normal. There is absolutely no cause for concern.
Do follow the advise as previously mentioned.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak
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Dr. Raju A.T
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